Link: BBC NEWS | England | Merseyside | Mobile appeal for Rhys witnesses
Police investigating the killing of 11-year-old Rhys Jones are sending issuing appeals directly to mobile phones in a bid for more information.
Detectives are using a device that can send messages to Bluetooth enabled phones in Croxteth within a 100m radius of the transmitter.
Hmm..
On first thoughts I thought this was a really stupid idea – with all the news coverage, police presence and “publicity” about the incident I couldn’t see people being prompted to give evidence because of a bluetooth message.
But then I considered the youth presence in the area. People who know the guy[s] who did this are likely to be reluctant to get too involved with anything that looks like they may be considering giving evidence. But a discreet bluetooth message can get through to them, they can save it for later, and there’s less pressure on them.
Good thinking, Mersyside police! I like to hear about innovative ideas like this.